There was a mixed Halloween bag of economic news this week. GDP growth is up, but so are prices. For now at least, interest rates are staying the same. What does that mean for the midterm elections?

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SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

As we just heard, many midterm races are extremely tight. And for voters, the economy has consistently ranked as a top issue driving them to the polls. This week, just days away from Election Day, we got some key economic news. New GDP numbers show the U.S. economy is growing at a healthy clip, but inflation remains stubbornly high. The Federal Reserve met and decided not to raise interest rates, but higher borrowing costs could still be in store by the end of the year. So what does that mean for the midterms? NPR's Scott Horsley is with us to explain.

SCOTT HORSLEY, BYLINE: Hi. Good to be with you.

PFEIFFER: So affordability, that word we hear over and over and over again. It's at the top of mind of so many voters.…